The Lord Chancellor v Blavo

The Lord Chancellor v Blavo

There is a good arguable case of breach of contract and dishonesty by the respondent, evidence of a risk of dissipation of assets, and it is just and convenient to continue the freezing order.

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Parties
Applicant: The Lord Chancellor; Respondent: John Blavo; Third Party: MSP Capital
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
28 January 2016
Procedural Posture
Civil / Interlocutory Application for Continuation of Freezing Order
Outcome
Continuation of interim freezing order granted
Legal Topics
Freezing Injunctions, Breach of Contract, Legal Aid Fraud, Asset Dissipation
Civil Procedure Contract Law Freezing Injunctions Breach of Contract Legal Aid Fraud Asset Dissipation

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Parties

The Lord Chancellor

Applicant

John Blavo

Respondent

MSP Capital

Third Party

Procedural Posture

Civil / Interlocutory Application for Continuation of Freezing Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has a good arguable case for a freezing order against the respondent
  2. 2 Whether there is a real risk that judgment would go unsatisfied due to dissipation of assets by the respondent
  3. 3 Whether it is just and convenient to continue the freezing order

Ratio Decidendi

There is a good arguable case of breach of contract and dishonesty by the respondent, evidence of a risk of dissipation of assets, and it is just and convenient to continue the freezing order.

Court Disposition

Continuation of interim freezing order granted

Orders

  • Continuation of the freezing order against the respondent until further order of the court